Racine in Meigs County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Racine American Legion Post 602 Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
1. Racine American Legion Post 602 Veterans Memorial Marker
who dutifully served our country
Dedicated 26 May 1997
Dedicated to the honor
and sacrifice of the
men and women who served
our country in
World War I
World War II
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
Granada (sic - Grenada)
Panama
Persian Gulf
In honored tribute to
the brave men and women
of Racine and the surrounding aeaa
All Gave Some - Some Gave All
To the prisoners of war
and those missing in action
whose supreme sacrifice
has helped keep our nation
ever free.
Erected 1997 by American Legion Post 602.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1997.
Location. 38° 57.929′ N, 81° 54.825′ W. Marker is in Racine, Ohio, in Meigs County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street (Ohio Route 338) and Memorial Lane, on the right when traveling north on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 5th Street, Racine OH 45771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
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Regarding Racine American Legion Post 602 Veterans Memorial. The marker misspells "Grenada" as "Granada". Grenada is a Caribbean island nation, invaded by the United States on October 25-29, 1983 in order to remove a Communist military regime.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
2. Racine American Legion Post 602 Veterans Memorial Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
3. Racine American Legion Post 602 Veterans Memorial Marker
In Honor of Our War Dead, Post 602
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
4. Racine American Legion Post 602 Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
5. Racine American Legion Post 602 Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
6. Racine American Legion Post 602 Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
7. Racine American Legion Post 602 & Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
8. Racine Veterans Memorial - John William Cowie
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class about USS Flier submarine during WWII. Killed in action when ship sunk by a mine in the Balabac Strait south of Palawan, Philippine Islands.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
9. Racine Veterans Memorial - David H. Davidson
Private First Class. Killed in action during WWII.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
10. Racine Veterans Memorial - Ralph Triplett
Corporal, killed in action in Cambodia on 18 June 1970. Served in 1st Cavalry Division.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
11. Racine Veterans Memorial - Wade Dale Smith
Seaman First Class, World War II. Killed in action or died in service.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
12. Racine Veterans Memorial - George W. "Dub" Hayman
Bombardier with 783rd Bomb Squadron, 465th Bomb Group (H). Killed in action 4 Oct 1944 on mission against Munich, Germany.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2009
13. Racine Veterans Memorial - Harold S. Sarson
Private, US Army. Killed in action in WWII.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on March 17, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
